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Hash Hashemian: Visionary leadership
As Dr. Hashem M. “Hash” Hashemian prepares to step into his term as President of the American Nuclear Society, he is clear that he wants to make the most of this unique moment.
A groundswell in public approval of nuclear is finding a home in growing governmental support that is backed by a tailwind of technological innovation. “Now is a good time to be in nuclear,” Hashemian said, as he explained the criticality of this moment and what he hoped to accomplish as president.
J. P. Nichols, R. E. Brooksbank, D. E. Ferguson
Nuclear Technology | Volume 1 | Number 2 | April 1965 | Pages 176-178
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NT65-A20487
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Radiation levels and exposures associated with the operation of the ORNL Kilorod Facility for the fabrication of 233UO2-ThO2 fuel were determined and are analyzed. Comparison between the measured activity of 208 Tl during a typical sequence of operations and the calculated activity of pure 232 U demonstrates the effects of the several fabrication steps. Conceptual design calculations for a semi-continuously operating plant indicate that up to 100 kg/d of mixed oxide containing 200 parts/106 232 U can be processed using 2-in.-thick (5.1 cm) lead-equivalent shielding.
